Sheryl Cruz

Sheryl Cruz (born April 5, 1974 in Makati City, Philippines) is a Filipina actress and singer who was once a teen icon in the Philippines.Her full name is Sheryl Rose Marie Sonora Cruz-Bustos.

Personal Background

Her parents were both Sampaguita Pictures stars - Ricky Belmonte and Rosemarie Sonora. Her ethnicity is French-Chinese on her maternal side, Tagalog on her paternal side, and Spanish-Filipino on both her maternal and paternal sides. She is the niece of actress Susan Roces, widow of the 'King of the Filipino Movies' and presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr., and actor Tirso Cruz III. She is the cousin of Donna Cruz, Geneva Cruz, Sunshine Cruz, Rayver Cruz, and Rodjun Cruz. She has a daughter named Ashley.

She went to St. Paul's College of Pasig during elementary. Finished High School education in OB Montessori Greenhills, and finished her Marketing degree in City College of San Francisco inCalifornia, U.S.A.

Acting career

Cruz started her career at a very young age. She won the FAMAS best child actress for her portrayal in the movie "Mga Basang Sisiw" opposite Janice de Belen, Che Che and the late Julie Vega. She also won best child actress for the movie "Roman Rapido" opposite her late uncle Fernando Poe Jr.

She was later contracted by Regal Films along with Kristina Paner and Manilyn Reynes to form the sensational "TRIPLETS". At that time, GMA Network established the youth oriented TV show "That's Entertainment" hosted by German Moreno, where she became part of the Wednesday group.

Her movie career blossomed as part of Philippine cinema's more memorable loveteams, that of herself and Romnick Sarmenta loveteam. Sheryl then signed a contract with Seiko Films. Sheryl was named during her teen years as "The Princess of the Philippine Movie".Fact|date=February 2007

She later married and moved to United States, only returning to Manila infrequently. However, Sheryl decided to return home, and starred in her comeback movie,

But her biggest break was starring on two Now and Forever seasons, Tining and Ganti, which gained high ratings despite its afternoon timeslot; and through Bakekang, which her villainous character became a household name.

She made to transfer to ABS-CBN after her blooming career on GMA when she was offered to play the villain of Princess Sarah. But she decides to shift network again and decided to stay at her network home GMA NETWORK to do Luna Mystica opposite also a former talent of ABS-CBN, Heart Evangelista.

Television Shows

*"Luna Mystica" [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=GMA-7 sure of another jackpot in Mark Anthony-Heart team-up for "Luna Mystica" |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/19271/GMA-7-sure-of-another-jackpot-in-Mark-Anthony-Heart-team-up-for-Luna-Mystica |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |publisher=PEP |date=2008-09-24 |accessdate=2008-09-24 ] GMA NETWORK (2008)
* "Varga (TV series)" [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title= Mariel as Varga |url=http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storyPage.aspx?storyId=122272 |work=ABS-CBN News Online |publisher=ABS-CBN Interactive |date=2008-06-19 |accessdate=2008-06-21 ]
* "Iisa Pa Lamang (2008) as Cristina Ramirez
* "Lobo"
* "Princess Sarah (2007) Miss Amanda Minchin
* "" (2007) as Lady Diana of Astoria
* "Mga Mata ni Anghelita (2007) as Magdalena
* "Sine Novela Presents: Sinasamba Kita (2007) as Divina Ferrer-Sandoval
* "Bakekang" (2006) as Valeria Manero
* "" (2006) as Selena
* "" (2005) as Samantha
* "Mulawin" (2004) as Linang
* "" as Jinky Oda
* "Teysi ng Tahanan Gusst Host
* "Star Drama Theater Presents "Sheryl""
* "GMA Telecine Specials"
* "" (IBC 13)
* "Lovingly Yours, Helen"
* "John En Marsha" as the new "Shirley"
* "Young Love, Sweet Love"
* "Lunch Date"
* "Saturday Entertainment"
* "That's Entertainment" Wednesday group
* "GMA Supershow" as a co-host of German Moreno

Filmography

* "Shake, Rattle & Roll 8 (2006)
* "Mano po III: My Love" (2004) - Bernadette
* "Ikaw Naman Ang Iiyak" (1996)
* "Kailanman" (1996)
* "Milyonaryong Mini" (1996)
* "Shake Rattle & Roll V" (1994)
* "Row 4: Baliktorians" (1994)
* "Adan Ronquillo" (1993)
* "Sobra Talaga... Overr!!" (1993)
* "Hataw Tatay Hataw" (1993) - Jenny
* "Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati" (1992)
* "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo" (1991)
* "Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?" (1990)
* "Ubos Na Ang Luha Ko" (1990)
* "Bihagin Ang Dalangang Ito" (1989)
* "First Lesson" (1989)
* "Everlasting Love" (1989)
* "One Two Bato, Three Four Bapor" (1989)
* "Mundo Man Ay Magunaw" (1989)
* "Pardina at Ang Mga Duwende" (1988) - Pardina
* "Asawa Ko, Huwag Mong Agawin" (1987)
* "Rock-a-Bye Baby" (1987) - Lolit
* "When I Fall in Love" (1986)
* "Home Sweet Home" (1986)
* "Ubos Na Ang Luha Ko" (1986)
* "Payaso" (1986)
* "Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?" (1985)
* "Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang" (1985)
* "Lovingly Yours: The Movie" (1984)
* "Takbo, Talon, Tili!" (1984)
* "Batang Quiapo" (1983)
* "Roman Rapido" (1983)
* "Ms Dolora X "(1982)
* "Mga Basang Sisiw" (1981)
* "Tropang Bulilit" (1981)
* "Kapag Nag-abot Ang Langit At Lupa" (1981) - Fatima
* "Sagot Ng Puso" (1980)
* "Hanggang Panaginip Na Lang Ba" (1980)
* "Hiram Na Sing-sing" (1980)
* "The Students Body" (1980)

References

External links

* [http://www.igma.tv/celeb.php?celebid=112 Profile on iGMA.tv]
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